Account Executive (NFL)

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide, with office locations in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and NYC. We help brands to cut through the noise, capture consumer attention and leave lasting impressions that live beyond the shareable, streamable, screamable moment. We are specialists in creating extraordinary brand events – immersive, engaging and unrivalled.

The London office is the most recent to open its doors in the OBE family, making us the new kids on the block, but backed by years of experiential experience. Boasting a heavy-hitting portfolio of incredibly active brands and a range of well-established partners, we’re well set for an exciting future. We work with brands that care, value meaningful relationships, and are prepared to challenge what’s gone before.

The Account Executive is a proactive individual eager for an opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of experiential. With a keen desire to learn and a passion for the industry, the Account Executive will have the opportunity to work across different service areas, which could include:

• Account & Project Administration
• Event Production Support
• Customer Service Support

This is a permanent full-time role with an immediate start. You will work closely with the OBE London NFL account to support the execution of a high-profile nationwide campaign to deliver to the needs and expectations of the client. You will be part of a team ensuring that we provide a service for ‘in real life’ moments that are best in class. On a day-to-day basis you will work collaboratively and creatively with your colleagues, suppliers and clients in order to help deliver high-quality campaigns. Fresh thinking is part of our DNA, to bring disruptive and innovative ideas to all of our campaigns.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Account Lead in managing day-to-day relationships with allocated clients
• Working alongside the Account Lead to facilitate the client brief
• Managing specific day-to-day administrative tasks
• Supporting the creation of key client documentation
• Managing your own workload using OBE London’s project management processes
• Supporting with the presentation of responses to the brief and key documents to clients
• Supporting Account Lead with the management of delivery budgets
• Supporting the Event Production Lead with innovative and creative solutions in the design and delivery phase of campaigns
• Assisting the Event Production Lead with the management of key suppliers, stakeholders and partners
• Supporting on-ground execution as required
• Supporting the completion of key event delivery documentation
• Supporting day-to-day communication with venue partners
• Supporting day-to-day communication with engaged participants
• Delivering logistical planning such as accommodation, subsistence & travel bookings
• Supporting the management of an on-call Event Control function during live delivery

We are looking for a highly dedicated member of the team who is keen to learn. As the Account Executive for this role you:

• Are passionate about brand and experiential marketing in sport, preferably with a passion for the NFL and grassroots sport
• Are ready and willing to learn from the team around you
• Have a DNA of fresh thinking to help create disruptive campaigns
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Are highly organised
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have great interpersonal skills
• Are a problem solver and solutions driven
• Are calm under pressure and approachable at all times
• Have strong multi-tasking skills
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ideally have some experience of live event delivery

PACKAGE

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week
• Location: Hybrid, London, minimum of 3 office days a week
• Salary: £28,000 (pro rata)
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave (pro rata), Bank Holidays & time off in lieu for every weekend day worked
• Benefits: Pension contribution, Flexi Friday and hybrid working policy, Professional development and training, Approaches to wellness and physical activity

Application process: We treat all applications on a level playing field, striving to create a diverse team that shares different cultures, backgrounds and experiences to inform and enhance the campaigns we create. To apply for the role please submit your CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 05 May 2025.